- Best Overall: Mares Razor Pro.
- Best for Beginners: Beuchat Mundial One.
- Best for Improvers: Mako Competition Freediver.
- Best for Spearfishing: Cressi Gara Professional LD.
- Best for All-Round Use: Cressi Gara 3000 LD.
- Best for Budget: Mako Freedive Hunter.
- Best for Travel: Mares Razor Matrix.
Are cressi fins good?
The Cressi Pro Light fins are great for scuba diving, as well as for freediving and swimming. Its lightweight blades are designed to be travel-friendly, as well as provide impressive kicking power and comfort when in use in the water.
What stiffness fins should I get?
Freediving Fins Stiffness Super soft and soft fins are recommended for most freedivers. Smaller freedivers under 60kg might consider getting super soft blades if that is an option, otherwise soft blades are a great choice for almost everyone.
Can you free dive with scuba fins?
Small snorkeling fins are generally not recommended for scuba diving because they lack features that divers need for greater depths and stronger currents. Freediving with shorter fins is also not ideal, especially if prioritize performance, as you will be getting more comfort but sacrificing depth and underwater time.
How do I choose the right fins for diving?
Tips: Although most open-heel fins come in common S-M-L-XL sizes, proper fit is key. Make sure your fins are suitable by trying them on in the dive center with the boots you intend to wear. Also, if you want to wear the fins with both wet- and drysuit boots, make sure the foot pocket large enough to fit both.
How long should freediving fins be?
about 31-38 inches
How do you choose freediving fins?
Super soft and soft fins are recommended for most freedivers. Smaller freedivers under 60kg might consider getting super soft blades if that is an option, otherwise soft blades are a great choice for almost everyone.
What size diving fins do I need?
SIZING. Full foot fins are sized according to your normal shoe size. Your feet should fit the fins snugly, not too tight or too loose. On some models where sizing of the fin is across several sizes (38.5-39.5 for example), your toes may or may not stick out from the end of the foot pocket.
Why do free divers use long fins?
Standard freediving fins measure about 31-38 inches (79-97 cm), excluding the foot pocket. Such long blades displace more water per kick, which means that the diver can propel him/herself through the water rapidly, covering more distance using less time, oxygen and energy.
Do you wear booties with freediving fins?
Generally you'll want to use diving booties or at the very least some nice neoprene socks. Try not to use open heels barefooted. Not only will you lose heat quickly, you'll also end up with some pretty painful blisters!